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How do I format a microSD card to FAT32?

Cobo Support

May 24, 2020 17:49

Updated

- Windows

1. Click **Windows-E** to open the computer window. Right-click your Micro SD card in the window and choose **Format**. Before proceeding any further, make sure you've copied or moved everything off the card that you want to keep. Reformatting a card wipes its contents.

2. Pick **FAT32** from the File System menu.

3. Leave the other options set to default except for **Quick Format**, which you can optionally uncheck. Quick formatting a Micro SD card takes less time, but may not be able to detect problems with your Micro SD card. Unless you're in a hurry, uncheck the option to run the check and make sure your card is in good condition. Finally, click **Start** to begin the reformat.

4. Click **OK** to confirm that you've copied your files off the card and proceed with the format.

- Mac OS

1. Search for Disk Utility in Launchpad and open it.

2. Select the Drive and click Erase.

3. Select MS-DOS (FAT) for Format.

4. Select Master Boot Record for Scheme.

5. Click Erase. (Depending on the USB drive size, the operation might take some time.)